‘Visionary policies are urgently needed’ – Des Donnelly, new homes director at Hooke & MacDonald The outlook for the new homes market contains numerous positives and opportunities. Most importantly we have a highly efficient and dedicated building industry that is ready, willing and able to produce significantly higher volumes of new homes. However, it is
Total of 30 homes including two-bed apartments and three-, four- and five-bed houses now available at south Dublin scheme Hooke & MacDonald is launching a new phase of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses and two-bedroom apartments at Grange Oaks in south Dublin, nestling in the foothills of the Dublin mountains between Kilternan, Stepaside and Carrickmines. This well-designed
Three-, four- and five-bedroom detached and semidetached homes available at Silver Vale scheme Silver Vale is a development of 84 A-rated houses on the Cookstown Road, just outside the charming village of Enniskerry in Co Wicklow, and around the corner from the beautiful Powerscourt Estate. Since it was launched in May, the scheme has proven popular with buyers looking
Castleknock has long held its position as one of Dublin’s most sought-after suburbs, with its enviable location on the doorstep of the Phoenix Park and excellent connectivity into the city. his September, the appeal of the neighbourhood is set to deepen with the launch of 17 new homes at at 55 to 71 Phoenix Park
Stalled city developments may finally move, if Croí Cónaithe is used well. By Conor Steen, Hooke & MacDonald Across Ireland’s cities, many fully permitted apartment schemes remain inactive. Not because of planning delays or weak demand, but because the numbers no longer add up. These are not fringe or speculative proposals. Most are well-designed, well-located,
Two substantial detached residences in Sandyford, Dublin 18, Karuna and Glenina, set on a combined 0.9-hectare (2.24-acre) site, have been brought to market with a €7.5 million guide price through agent Hooke & MacDonald’s commercial arm. What sets this prime residential offering apart is its distinctive development potential: the site benefits from two full planning
The following is an extract from an opinion piece by Ken Macdonald, Managing Director of Hooke and MacDonald, originally published in The Irish Times. The Numbers Don’t Lie: Ireland’s Housing Market Reality Check Recent data reveals dramatic shifts in who’s buying Irish new homes: Institutional Funders & Investors: Have withdrawn from funding new supply in the
The Croí Cónaithe (Cities) Scheme is currently accepting expressions of interest – with the application window closing soon! Deadline: 5pm on 15th August 2025 This government-backed initiative, managed by the Housing Agency, is designed to bridge the viability gap between apartment construction costs and market sale prices. It’s a game-changer for developers looking to build
In today’s The Irish Times Commercial Property supplement, Ken MacDonald, Managing Director of Hooke & MacDonald , provides his outlook and latest analysis in The Irish Times and reveals a stark reality: institutional funders have pulled back from the Irish housing industry over the last 3 years, just when funding is most urgent First-time buyers and the State are buying